Management Board and Director

The Management Board consists of the SCAHT Director, one representative of the federal authorities, two research group leaders and one external member. The Management Board is responsible for the development and implementation of the Centre's strategy as defined by the Foundation Council, the allocation of the federal funds, and the operational management in the areas of regulatory affairs, applied research, education, and services. The Management Board reports to the Foundation Council via the Director.

Members of the Management Board:

Prof. Alex Odermatt (University of Basel), Prof. Serge Rudaz (University of Geneva), Dr. Jenny Sandström (Swiss 3R Competence Center), Dr. Kaspar Schmid (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO)

The Director has overall management responsibility for SCAHT. In cooperation with the members of the Management Board the Director develops plans, programmes and budgets which are presented to the Foundation Council. The Director manages and coordinates the Directorate. The Director is appointed by the Foundation Council.

Director of the SCAHT: Prof. Ellen Fritsche

Previous Directors: Prof. Martin F. Wilks (2009 - 2024)